ROAM Rooftop Awning 8 ft
#5 in SideFull review
A plain, well built 8 ft pull out awning from a known overland brand. Budget awnings with published ratings give more for less.
Amazon $335.20$335.20
The ROAM Rooftop Awning 8 ft is the better vehicle awning overall, rated 3.4 to 2.3. The ROAM Rooftop Awning 8 ft costs $33.76 less ($335.20 vs $368.96).
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Thule OverCast 4.5 ft
#14 in SideFull review
A light, compact awning for a car or small SUV on Thule bars. Buyers who want more shade or a published waterproof rating should look at larger models.
Amazon $368.96$368.96
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every side vehicle awning; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ROAM Rooftop Awning 8 ft | Thule OverCast 4.5 ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $5.24 per sq ft of shade ($335.20, 64 sq ft) | 13 $12.64 per sq ft of shade ($368.96, 29.2 sq ft) |
| Coverage 20% | 88 64 sq ft of shade | 18 29.2 sq ft of shade (4.5 x 6.5 ft) |
| Fabric 15% | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 waterproof rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 9 22 lb (0.8 lb per sq ft of shade) |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ROAM Rooftop Awning 8 ft | Thule OverCast 4.5 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Shape | Side | Side |
| Size | 8 x 8 ft | 4.5 x 6.5 ft |
| Shade | 64 sq ft | 29.2 sq ft |
| Walls or room available | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Fabric | 280 g/m² PU coated ripstop polycotton | - |
| Weight | - | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |